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party outfit for an casual outside do - picnic/hog roast/ barn affair

27 replies

GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 16:43

anyone any tips? There is no heating.
How do you look good and keep warm too?

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GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 17:15

anyone?

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MrsLettuce · 11/07/2014 17:17

Wear summat that you can hide thermals under?

GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 17:18

oh i hadnt thought of that. My thermals are all a bit industrial for watching kids sport

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PestoSurfissimos · 11/07/2014 17:20

If it's a barn affair, then maybe there will be dancing. In which case I would suggest doing that to keep warm!

PestoSurfissimos · 11/07/2014 17:21

Or you may be lucky & there may be a fire pit that you can huddle round Grin

Rivercam · 11/07/2014 17:23

Smart black jeans, smart top

Maxi dress + cardi/jacket

MrsLettuce · 11/07/2014 17:46

Well, trew and layers is the wise way in any case. You know this Confused

kaykayblue · 11/07/2014 17:48

I'd recommend wearing something that you layer up without look like a homeless person.

For example, you could wear smart skinny/straight leg jeans (so a dark colour basically) with ballet flats (I know they are colder, but they just look smarter!). Then a nice top to go with it for when the sun is shining. But bring with you a woollen cardigan and pashmina that you can add when the temperature starts dropping, and also a winter coat for when it gets actually cold!

GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 17:48

ta- am humming and hawing about shoes

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GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 17:49

yes to jeans - its the idea of a wooly or warm top that is odd - all mine are so wintery

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noddyholder · 11/07/2014 19:37

Skinnies sloppy style light jumper and boots I would add the party element with a nice big scarf and some big earrings too cold for anything else!

ThisBitchIsResting · 11/07/2014 19:43

What noddy said. Dark skinnies, light coloured floaty knitted top with a vest underneath, and definitely heeled ankle boots. Lots of makeup and maybe a 'statement necklace'. Don't wear heeled shoes, it'll look try hard and you'll freeze.

And drink lots of wine, that'll keep you warm Wine

ThisBitchIsResting · 11/07/2014 19:47

Or could you wear a dress with bare legs and ankle boots - grey suede Jalouse, that kind of thing? Ime if you've got warm feet, the rest of you will be fine.

ThisBitchIsResting · 11/07/2014 19:59

These jeans

ThisBitchIsResting · 11/07/2014 20:09

And this

GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 20:33

I haven't GOT a sloppy light jumper

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GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 20:34

Ta bitch. I don't wear dresses really

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GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 20:35

Thd Laura Ashley link doesn't work for me

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GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 20:37

Boots jeans necklace all great ta. Just thinking of top

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RonaldMcDonald · 11/07/2014 20:42

i use alcohol for warmth

ThisBitchIsResting · 11/07/2014 20:45

I don't think you need woollies, even outside do you won't be cold in jeans and boots. Just wear a top you like and drink wine.

OatcakeCravings · 11/07/2014 20:51

Assuming the party is fairly soon then you won't need any kind of jacket/cardy thing. And you will be far too hot in boots. Though I am from the north of Scotland where any temperature above 14 degrees is summer!

RonaldMcDonald · 11/07/2014 20:51

i think you should get your pins out
what about that Gap dress?

RonaldMcDonald · 11/07/2014 20:52

found it or a vest/jacket jeans

GretchenWiener · 11/07/2014 21:54

Oh id be cold. Was out last night in jeans and linen knit. Was freezing by 11. If feet are warm..,?

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